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Monday, October 22, 2007 12:00 AM

Why aren't boys allowed to be victims?

When it comes to sexual abuse perpetrated by women, boys are treated as lucky little Lotharios.
Tracy Clark-Flory

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  • Monday, October 22, 2007 12:04 PM

    "finally"?

    I've been reading about this cultural double standard, pro and con, for-about-ever. South Park did it best, with the pre-school age Ike as the junior Lothario. Absurd and awesome.

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